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Lessons From Last Time Podcast

Join Lessons From Last Time host Ken Perry as he explores the real stories and lessons behind how leaders grow, adapt, and lead. Each month centers on a shared theme shaping today’s workplaces, explored through a mix of personal reflections and conversations with leaders who’ve lived it. Through engaging discussions, Ken uncovers the challenges, turning points, and lessons that shape strong cultures and meaningful connection at work. Listen anywhere you get podcasts!

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Meet Your Host

Ken Perry
Knowledge Coop
Ken Perry is the President & Founder of Knowledge Coop, a pioneering social learning platform for the mortgage industry. Ken is recognized for his dynamic speaking style and deep industry knowledge built on 25+ year of experience, covering regulatory changes and emerging trends. As a co-host of the "Lessons From Last Time" podcast, he shares insights and stories of resilience and growth. Ken and his wife live in Camas, WA, with their three children nearby.

Latest Episodes

Larry Melton on Resisting Grind Culture

Area Sales Manager and Reverse Mortgage MLO Larry Melton joins Ken Perry in this episode of "Lessons From Last Time" to share his journey from Division I baseball and the minor leagues to the mortgage industry. Larry reflects on a career-ending injury, the sacrifices of professional sports, and lessons that shaped his life beyond baseball. He also shares how his definition of winning has shifted to focus on meaningful work, family, and what matters most.

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Ken Perry on Redefining Winning

In this episode of "Lessons From Last Time," Ken Perry challenges the traditional idea of winning by encouraging viewers to consider what success looks like in their own lives. Through five essential questions, he explores the true cost of our choices, the unexpected consequences of achieving our goals, the value of saying no, where we place our attention, and who ultimately benefits from our success.

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Dave Savage on Knowing Your Code

Ken Perry sits down with mortgage industry leader Dave Savage in this episode of Lessons From Last Time to explore how defining a personal code can create greater clarity, purpose, and consistency in both work and life. Dave shares the principles that have guided his leadership, business success, and family life, offering a practical guide for building a values-driven life that extends far beyond career achievement.

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Favorite Moments

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Matthew Cox on Identity Theft and Mortgage Fraud, A Cautionary Tale

Notorious fraudster Matthew Cox uncovers how he pulled off elaborate identity theft schemes in the mortgage industry. From fake IDs to financing cars under stolen identities, Cox reveals the step-by-step tactics he used to stay hidden for years. A rare look into the mind of a master manipulator who outsmarted the system.

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Michelle Berman-Mikel on Embracing Failure

Our first guest of the season, Michelle Berman-Mikel, founder of Berman Media PD, shares how loss, self-doubt, and starting over gave her the clarity to build her business and life with purpose. Her story offers a roadmap for turning adversity into opportunity and persevering through life's hard moments.

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Matt Graham on Carving Your Own Path

Matt Graham, the owner of MBS Live, is a critical figure in finance news. Widely recognized for his expertise, Graham is a go-to source for publications seeking the most up-to-date information on mortgage rates. As the owner of MBS Live, he plays a pivotal role in shaping and disseminating insights within the financial community.

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